Eyeglasses reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 177 Reddit reviews across 42 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Eyeglasses brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Edmonton, r/Homeplate, r/boston, r/Chattanooga, r/bigmenfashionadvice. Top-rated brands include Zenni (4.4/5), Costco (4.3/5), Warby Parker (4.3/5).

Stats

Reviews177

Subreddits42

Posts49

Brands93

Products16

Top communities

r/Edmonton19 r/Homeplate10 r/boston9 r/Chattanooga9 r/bigmenfashionadvice8

177 reviews from

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By Brand

By Product

Zenni

4.4

(17)

"Zenni is amazing for making good glasses with great lenses if you get your prescription from somewhere else. Also they are cheap and take insurance."

"I second Zenni. I usually break top dollar frames from typical locations."

"Online at Zenni Optical. Their website is slow but has tons of options and filters, last night I ordered two spare pairs for $26 each, a nice pair for $60 and some nice prescription sunglasses for $70."

"I 2nd the Zenni. What I have on right now. Very affordable."

"Been using their products since 2015."

"Zenni carries safety glasses now!"

"Zenni. Order them online after you get your prescription from the eye doctor."

"Check out zenni or another online eyewear site"

"Order some plastic $20 glasses from an online store like zenni.com the pair i have is super durable"

"Zenni."

Costco

4.3

(12)

"The only reason why I have a Costco membership is because of their optical department."

"Costco."

"I’d say Costco is the best option for value."

"I've had great luck with their glasses and I think their lenses are top-notch."

"Costco is the best. Lots of choices, reasonable prices."

"Getting the lenses and maybe frames too if you can't recycle frames is super cheap and decent quality at Costco."

"I have never had any issues with getting my eyeglasses at Costco once I have my prescription."

"I got a pair from Costco just for this. While not as cheap as online it was $300 for a sporty frame, high index and transition for indoor/outdoor recreation stuff."

"Costco if you have a membership is probably your best bet."

"Costco has a section of children’s glasses in their optical center."

Warby Parker

4.3

(10)

"I have purchased several pairs and really do like them."

"They’re really good about keeping both trendy & timeless stuff in stock."

"They have specific low-bridge designs."

"Warby Parker."

"Warby Parker, they’re great and exactly what you’re describing"

"Warby Parker"

"I kind of wish I got my glasses from Warby Parker because they have a huge selection of really cute glasses."

"Warby Parker has well made acrylic frames."

"Warby Parker or Costco."

"Warby Parker maybe? They have a wide variety. I had a good experience getting glasses there."

Oakley

5.0

(8)

"Best decision ever although it was pricey."

"I got a pair of prescription, transition lenses (clear to dark gray) Oakley flak jacket 2.0s from SunberryRX.com"

"I got a pair of prescription, transition lenses Oakley flak jacket 2.0s."

"Get some Oakley flaks in clear like MLB players do."

"Highly recommend them if they are within your budget/insurance helps cover them."

EyebuyDirect

4.3

(6)

"I got 2 pairs for $200 there last month. The staff there were all super friendly too"

"So cheap for single vision that you can effectively buy several pairs."

"Https://www.eyebuydirect.ca/referral/14132899"

"The have frames and lenses as low as $9.99"

"EyeBuyDirect. I was looking at this pair for $9"

"Eyebuydirect.ca has been my go to for awhile. Picked up two pairs of glasses this spring for about 130."

Lenskart

4.0

(6)

"Bro lenskart without any other thought. I am there customer since last 8 years."

"Lenskart sara che bhai su vandho ayu ema."

"Lenskart is pretty good, but if someone told you it's not good, they might have visited a not so busy store."

"Lenskart is nice, 1+1 gold offer is really good. Been using my current specs for more than 2 years now."

"Lenskart is quite good actually, my experience so far has been good, gold membership gets you 1+1"

"Next time if you buy from lenskart do one thing 11 mahina ma change Kari nakhai because e loki warranty aape che."

Zenni Optical

4.0

(6)

"There was no real difference between our $20 Zenni glasses and our $400 in-store glasses."

"The zenni’s are cheap enough that I’m not too concerned if they get damaged."

"Zenni optical, sams club, and Costco all have cheaper options for kids glasses."

"I spent $90 and bought six glasses (lens included) from zenni."

"Take a look at the Zenni optical website. You will very likely be able to afford what you need there."

"I paid mine ultra thin with uv protection and transition for 5k feel ko nadengoy pa ako"

Owndays

4.8

(4)

"Stick with Owndays na lang!! Reallyyyy worth it."

"Any Japanese brand (Owndays, Jins) for quality and value for money."

"Lifetime maintenance in any branch (kahit abroad)!"

"Happy with the quality and the service and screening they provide."

Clearly

4.7

(3)

"I’ve also had a great experience at Clearly, and after they do your measurements they’re saved to your account so you can order more glasses through their website"

"Clearly is on 2nd fl by ice rink, they also have a website. 100% recommend"

"Clearly. I have a strong rx and paid 135 for thinner lenses and one of their clearly branded frames."

#10

Aminpur

4.0

(3)

"Aminpur is so lit for glasses"

"There is a whole glasses market at aminpur Bazaar. They got the best frames at reasonable rates, and quality is top-notch."

"You should go to Ameen pur bazar, they have tones of variety, and best part is prices, you can get them in every kind of lens and that too in like a day or two max."

#11

Pit Vipers

4.0

(3)

"Pit vipers have a prescription option /s (they actually do, though)"

"Pit vipers does prescription lenses."

"Prescription Pit Vipers."

#12

Eye Joy

4.0

(3)

"Eyejoy on lamar is pretty legit, they're also all incredibly nice"

"Second Eye Joy. They have a really great collection of different styles."

"You didn’t mention budget, so I’ll suggest Eye joy. They have such great frames."

#13

LensCrafters

2.8

(4)

"I got my glasses fully covered at Lens crafters."

"I've been reasonably happy with Lenscrafters when I've been there, but it's not as good as it was from years ago"

"I’ve been going to LensCrafters for 20 years"

"I’d say the worst place to get glasses is LensCrafters or anyone else in the Luxotica group."

#14

EO

3.7

(3)

"Try EO May good designs naman lalo naka naka bogo sila now"

"EO for clip-ons na eyeglasses (yung may magnet to connect shades)."

"If looking for medyo budget. EO is the place to go."

#15

Art of Optiks

5.0

(2)

"Art of Optiks is great. High quality eye wear."

"I recommend Art of Optiks and Perspectives."

#16

Covry

5.0

(2)

"Covry is a brand specifically making glasses for low bridge!"

"They're a small online retailer where the frames are meant for low bridge noses."

#17

Ideal Vision

4.5

(2)

"Very nice sila dun. Also super tibay ng frame nila since mahal nga."

"Go for Ideal Vision! I like Sunnies back then."

#18

Titan Eye Plus

4.5

(2)

"Go to Titan Eye Plus or Sun N Sight at 10 no."

"You can also checkout titan eye+. my previous one was that which does offer good services and value for money."

#19

Zenni Eyeglasses

4.0

(2)

"I second Zenni Optical. I do have progressive lenses. Including the frames, several optional features, and the best material for the lenses, I pay right around $100."

"I buy all my glasses from Zenni for cheap. I don’t have progressive lenses though, but can usually get outta there for $20-40 a pair."

#20

EO Optical

4.0

(2)

"Okay man sa EO Optical sa SM."

"You can check out EO Optical for eyeglasses within the 3–4k budget range in the Philippines."

#21

Various Eyeglasses

4.0

(2)

"Any glasses that say extended fit or has a temple length equal or greater than 145."

"I also have a very large head and when I have bought glasses at chain or independent optical shops I explain my need and they guide me to their large frames."

#22

Sunnies

4.0

(2)

"Ayos naman service nila and so far walang crack or scratch yung lens ko."

"I’ve had it since 2017, and I use this everyday."

#23

Matsuda

4.0

(2)

"Morganthal Fredricks carries Matsuda frames however multiple locations thus may wish to look up online and then inquire."

"I got a pair of Matsuda frames at Heights Vision in Brooklyn Heights a few months ago!"

#24

Sunnies Studios

3.5

(2)

"I spent 2k on a pair and another 2k for an extra pair."

"Yung lens sa iba ko nag pagawa cause I have an astigmatism. Pero the frame itself is matibay."

#25

Puma

5.0

(1)

"All brands I own, carry, and recommend."

#26

Stetson

5.0

(1)

"Stetson have some huge frames."

#27

Midtown Eye Care

5.0

(1)

"Has a pretty big selection."

#28

Cartier

5.0

(1)

"100% go Cartier rimless."

#29

Otis Eyewear

5.0

(1)

"Otis Eyewear Rambler fit my 2XL head perfectly."

#30

Smith

5.0

(1)

"My favorites are the Smith lowdown xl."

#31

Jacques Marie Mage

5.0

(1)

"Check out Jacques Marie Mage."

#32

Dita

5.0

(1)

"Dita as well."

#33

Ray-Ban

5.0

(1)

"Ray-Ban metas are very good for every day use. Would highly recommend."

#34

Bhargava Optical

5.0

(1)

"The Bhargava optical"

#35

Zeiss

5.0

(1)

"If so, Zeiss has the best lenses & coatings for space telescopes."

#36

Lawrence & Mayo

5.0

(1)

"Lawrence and Mayo is the best but idk if they are in bhopal. never had any issue with their products for >6 yrs."

#37

Rita Optical

5.0

(1)

"I’d recommend Rita Optical in greenbelt."

#38

Optics Outfitter

5.0

(1)

"You can get transitions lenses that darken in the sun. They have held up great and don’t look too bad."

#39

Ardy's Optical

5.0

(1)

"Maganda sana yung blue anti rad w/ photochromic lenses ng "Ardy's Optical""

#40

iOptika

5.0

(1)

"Give iOptika a phone call (by Wonderland) - it’s a Vietnamese owned shop."

#41

Vision Express

5.0

(1)

"I love them and use those glasses for work the most."

#42

Lunette Optic

5.0

(1)

"Lunette Optic carries the best of the best independent eyewear brands."

#43

SportRx

5.0

(1)

"I’ve been very happy with selection, price, and customer service."

#44

Reshma Optical Supply

5.0

(1)

"If you really want to save money but still want quality glasses."

#45

Roshambo

5.0

(1)

"My son has some indestructible sunglasses from them."

#46

Look + See

5.0

(1)

"Look + See on South First. They're the best."

#47

Dr. Trejo's office

5.0

(1)

"Dr. Trejo's office has all of these material options, including the 1.74 high-index lens, the digital aspherics, and the ARCs with or without blue blockers."

#48

D/Vision Optical

5.0

(1)

"D/Vision Optical is my go-to spot."

#49

Cazal

5.0

(1)

"Eyeglass Shop Inc in oak park still carries Cazals."

#50

Zero-Flex

5.0

(1)

"Sobrang gaan nya, not sure if meron sa ibang store."

#51

Moscot

4.0

(1)

"I have a pair of Moscot Sechels in wide that I love."

#52

Barton Perreira

4.0

(1)

"My primary pair now are Barton Parreira Domino 55."

#53

Hemmings

4.0

(1)

"I wear Hemmings as my daily’s."

#54

Ichikawa

4.0

(1)

"My wife has Ichikawa’s."

#55

Various ANSI Rated Frames

4.0

(1)

"You can get ANSI rated frames at various chain eyeglasses shops (Walmart even carries them) if you want the side wing things."

#56

Sunglasses

4.0

(1)

"You might consider purchasing sunglasses and putting ophthalmic lenses in them."

#57

Nova

4.0

(1)

"Ended up getting new prescription at Nova that was expensive but actually correct."

#58

SOMA Optical

4.0

(1)

"SOMA Optical"

#59

241 Optical

4.0

(1)

"241 Optical in Cambridge"

#60

Optical Clearance Outlet

4.0

(1)

"I believe a preferred vendor is Optical Clearance Outlet on Upper Ottawa."

#61

GrandOptical

4.0

(1)

"I bought mine at Grandoptical in Kirchberg but most likely this brand is not cheap."

#62

Ojo Eyewear

4.0

(1)

"Nakapalit ko sa Cebu ug eyeglasses last kay sa Ojo Eyewear kay pinakabarato sa ila ako nakitan so far at ₱1,888."

#63

E. Pineda Optical

4.0

(1)

"Check E. Pineda Optical sa kilid sang Mcdo sa tubang sang Iloilo Mission Hospital."

#64

Scott Harris

4.0

(1)

"Scott Harris has a good line, as does Carrera."

#65

FlyingEyes

4.0

(1)

"If may budget ka, order ka online ng FlyingEyes na frame."

#66

Eye Buy Direct

4.0

(1)

"Eye buy direct online has lots of options!"

#67

Vision North

4.0

(1)

"Highly recommend the brand Silhouette, which they carry."

#68

BMEC

4.0

(1)

"BMEC it is an affordable brand with some big frames."

#69

Walmart

4.0

(1)

"Try Costco or even Walmart over them."

#70

Optic Ichiba

4.0

(1)

"Mura lang glasses nila."

#71

Mathieu Opticiens

4.0

(1)

"I use Crizal lenses from Essilor which I’m satisfied with."

#72

Acuitis

4.0

(1)

"I found that this was the closer and most budget friendly for me."

#73

Lenshop

4.0

(1)

"I'm happier than the local shops here and they're half the price."

#74

Ace and Tate

4.0

(1)

"They make a professional eye test for free."

#75

Polette

4.0

(1)

"Online but reasonably priced."

#76

Fine Eyewear by the Four Seasons

4.0

(1)

"I had a good experience at Fine Eyewear by the Four Seasons. They provided great service - very attentive and listened to what I was looking for."

#77

Brillen24

4.0

(1)

"I can recommend 2 sites I've used multiple times. https://www.brillen24.be/ https://www.smartbuyglasses.be/"

#78

Pearle

4.0

(1)

"I've always been happy with my glasses from pearle."

#79

Hans Anders, Pearle, Firmoo

4.0

(1)

"I personally like to wait for deals from Hans Anders or Pearle, my sister orders them online from Firmoo"

#80

Scenic City Eyecare

4.0

(1)

"Scenic City Eyecare. They are high quality boutique frames and lenses."

#81

North Georgia Vision

4.0

(1)

"I've used North Georgia Vision for 10 years and have enjoyed all my glasses that I have bought."

#82

Eye MD

4.0

(1)

"My recommendation for Dr Penrose at Eye MD stands but forget about costco."

#83

Eye MD, Costco

4.0

(1)

"Eye MD on Ryan Ranch or Cass St. Is where I go. Dr. Penrose is experienced with weird eye issues. Then I go to costco to buy my glasses because it is cheaper."

#84

Hattori Vision, Eye MD

4.0

(1)

"Hattori Vision and Eye MD on Cass were the two wife recommended"

#85

Dixon Hempenstall

4.0

(1)

"Dixon Hempenstall are really good."

#86

Regent Optical

4.0

(1)

"Regent optical is great if you have coverage. Discounts and they will put your covered exam towards the glasses you buy."

#87

Kits

4.0

(1)

"Kits and use the code FreeKits Literally paying 10 dollars for glasses for years and they don't care if you use the code over and over again."

#88

Specsavers

4.0

(1)

"Specsavers at Southgate. I think glasses with basic frames and lenses start at $70"

#89

Fielman

3.0

(1)

"I cut corners a bit by having Fielman glasses in sporty sunglasses."

#90

Lidl

3.0

(1)

"For simple reading glasses, Lidl sometimes brings in glasses for a Euro or two."

#91

Pair Eyewear

3.0

(1)

"Pair Eyewear will do non-prescription glasses."

#92

Sunglasses Hut

3.0

(1)

"Sunglasses Hut"

#93

Lenscrafters, Raybans

2.0

(1)

"Lenscrafters has been so expensive for declining quality since Luxottixa bought them. Raybans used to be very good quality."

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